Oahu Weather Forecast for August 06, 2026
Light to moderate trade winds will prevail today, followed by increasing trade wind speeds Friday through this weekend. Most shower activity will occur...
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Oahu Surf Forecast for August 06, 2026
Background medium and long period energy will produce small surf for south facing shores through Friday. A series of larger, medium to long period south...
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Oahu News:
Maui police lieutenant charged with allegedly taking bribes to protect chicken fighting and drug operations reports a serious corruption case involving Michael Vaitubbulala, a lieutenant accused of conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud. Meanwhile, DOCARE is investigating an alleged rock-throwing incident at an endangered monk seal on Oahu, highlighting ongoing concerns for local wildlife protection. In another troubling event, a road worker was seriously hurt in an H-1 hit-and-run crash in Pearl City, underscoring the dangers faced by those working on Oahu’s busy highways.
Maui Police Lieutenant Charged with Taking Bribes to Protect Chicken Fighting and Drug Operations
High-Ranking Maui Cop Accused Of Protecting Cockfights, Drug Dealers For Cash
Maui police lieutenant charged with allegedly taking bribes to protect chicken fighting and drug operations
Maui Lt. arrested, accused of protecting chicken fighting, drug trafficking
Maui Police Department Lieutenant arrested by federal authorities
Maui News
Sun Noodle recalls its Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a recall issued by Sun Noodle for its Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base.
2026 Lights for Lahaina returns Sept. 11-12 for two evenings of remembrance, connection and hope
Lights for Lahaina will return Sept. 11-12, bringing the community together to honor Lahaina’s history, resilience and hope for the future. Admission is free.
One ʻOhana Fund offers full $175 million to Maui wildfire claimants
Gov. Josh Green announced that the One ʻOhana Fund has offered the full $175 million in compensation to families of the 102 people who died and to individuals who suffered serious physical injuries in the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires.
Maui police lieutenant charged with allegedly taking bribes to protect chicken fighting and drug operations
Michael Vaituʻulala, 53, a lieutenant with the Maui Police Department, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud, according to an announcement today from the United States Attorney Ken Sorenson.
Kaua‘i News
Sun Noodle Sura Tanmen issues recall in Hawai‘i for undeclared fish
To date, there have been no reports of illness or adverse events attributed to the recalled product.
40-year-old Congressional candidate from Maui arrested for second time
Kirill Basin of Kīhei was arrested during the weekend in connection with a terroristic threatening incident at a South Maui beach; the incident follows a May 29 incident during which he allegedly entered a Maui County building while brandishing a firearm.
Kaua‘i officials ID surfer who died earlier this week
The surfer was found unresponsive on Aug. 2 about 25 yards offshore of Hanamā‘ulu Beach Park.
Island of Hawai‘i News
Southwest begins nonstop service between Hilo and Las Vegas, the ‘Ninth Island’
The new route is scheduled to operate three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.
2026 ‘Ohina Labs application deadline quickly approaching for filmmakers
There's just 1 more week left to submit short screenplays and apply for a free annual workshop this fall, with a chance to win the ‘Ohina Greenlight Award — receiving support for their winning script to become a completed short film produced and filmed in Hawai‘i.
Community police events: First Youth Car Show set for Hilo, five Coffee with a Cop dates in West Hawaiʻi this month
Youth are invited to enter a vehicle into the first Youth Car Show at the Hilo Drag Strip on Aug. 15, and Coffee with a Cop events are set for Kailua-Kona, Holualoa, Kealakekua and Waimea.
Sun Noodle Sura Tanmen issues recall in Hawai‘i for undeclared fish
To date, there have been no reports of illness or adverse events attributed to the recalled product.
Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry in Hilo among proposed closures of forest research facilities nationwide
Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono led 16 Senate Democratic colleagues in urging U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz to provide Congress with a full breakdown of the service's decision to close these facilities.
